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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 639.09 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 639.09 and 350.73 is: 525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 639.09 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/639.09 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 639.09 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 224,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,148.04/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.10

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